Field Reports
Rodent infestation from Gaza bites Israeli settlers, destroys crops
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An unprecedented outbreak of mice and rats in Israeli settlements near Gaza has bitten at least 10 settlers and caused significant agricultural damage, Haaretz reported. Experts attribute the infestation to rodents migrating from Gaza, where destruction and military operations have displaced the animals from their habitats.
The scale of the infestation is unusual for the region. Agricultural losses have mounted as the rodent population spreads through settlements, prompting concern among residents and officials about both health risks and crop viability.
